Programme Director

Role: Programme Director

Reporting to: CEO

Salary: c£80k

Full time/ FTC 12 months

Location: Remote with occasional travel to our offices in Hatfield and London

We are the UK's leading charity for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, the two main forms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. These are lifelong conditions for which there is no cure, and they affect more than 500,000 people in the UK.

Many people with Crohn's and Colitis are trying to navigate complex health issues alone, while struggling to access quality healthcare and support.

As a charity, we have been involved in funding exciting and ground-breaking research into Crohn's and Colitis, and we continue to work tirelessly to improve the lives of the people who look to us for support.

Programme Director

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Programme Director will play a pivotal role in translating our strategic ambitions into impactful, large-scale programmes that drive lasting change. You will lead the scoping, design, and delivery of complex transformation initiatives, working collaboratively across the organisation to embed a culture of continuous improvement.

Your remit will include establishing governance frameworks, managing risks, and aligning cross-functional teams to ensure that strategic programmes are delivered on time and achieve measurable results.

We are looking for an experienced and inspirational leader who brings:

• Extensive experience in leading large-scale transformation programmes, ideally within the charity, healthcare, or related sectors.
• A track record of embedding strategic change into operations and enabling cross-departmental collaboration.
• Expertise in developing frameworks to monitor and evaluate the success of initiatives.
• Financial acumen, with experience managing budgets and resources effectively.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

We are seeking an individual who thrives on driving impactful change and has a passion for improving the lives of people living with Crohn's and Colitis.

Benefits:

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing one day per year up to 30 days
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working options
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing programme
• Interest free loan for season tickets
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking and secure bike locks
• Training and development financial support and/or study leave
• Performance review and development scheme

How to apply

Please submit a CV and supporting statement outlining why you'd like to apply, how you fulfil the person specification, and what you feel you will bring to the role. Please see our Recruitment Pack attached as a supporting document, for our full job description and person specification.

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We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual's age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

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